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Liberal Democratic Party Komei “Calling North Korea to Stop Provocations” Resolution Coordination with Opposition Party

2022-10-04 22:26:00
In response to the ballistic missile launch by North Korea, both the Liberal Democratic Party and the Komei Party have compiled a resolution for the House of Representatives that includes a strong request for North Korea to stop its provocative actions, and are coordinating with the opposition party.

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Utilization of the Religious Corporation Law, such as requesting dissolution order

2022-10-04 22:24:00
A study group was held by the Consumer Affairs Agency to discuss countermeasures against fraudulent business practices such as psychic marketing. I would like to urge serious reflection,” he said, proposing a review of the law and the development of new laws so that the operation can proceed smoothly.

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Yamagiwa economy revitalization minister corrected again due to omission in asset report

2022-10-04 21:34:00
Yamagiwa, the minister in charge of economic revitalization, announced that he had corrected the report, saying that it was found by an outsider that there was an omission of the stocks held in the asset report. Minister Yamagiwa also corrected the omission of stocks last month and issued a comment saying, "I apologize for the omission again."

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Shiretoko sightseeing boat sinking New bone-like things and IC cards found

2022-10-04 21:31:00
In April this year, a tourist boat sank off the coast of Shiretoko Peninsula in Hokkaido, and as a result of a search on the coast of the peninsula by the Japan Coast Guard Headquarters on the 4th, new bone-like objects and missing IC cards were found. I found.

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How was the J alert transmitted? North Korea ballistic missile launch

2022-10-04 21:15:00
Around 7:30 am on the 4th, the J-alert sounded at a house in Niijima Village, Tokyo = the siren of the nationwide instantaneous warning system. The government issued J-Alert five years ago, since 2017. We usually have few opportunities to come into contact with this information, but how did it reach the local people?

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North Korean Missile Former Admiral ``Acquisition of technology for stable flight, accuracy is a problem''

2022-10-04 21:00:00
Regarding the ballistic missiles launched by North Korea, a former Maritime Self-Defense Force admiral said that they had Guam in the United States in mind, and although they have acquired the technology to make them fly stably, there are problems with accuracy. I point out that there is.

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Former Prime Minister Abe's shooting site does not create a memorial monument on the ``roadway'' Nara

2022-10-04 20:11:00
Regarding the site where former Prime Minister Abe was shot, Nara City decided to maintain it as a "roadway" and not create a memorial monument, as planned from before the incident.

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Government summarizes key points for early implementation of "new capitalism"

2022-10-04 20:03:00
The government has compiled a list of key points, including calling on both labor and management to raise wages to cover rising prices. This will be reflected in the new comprehensive economic measures. The government will hold a meeting of the "New Capitalism Realization Council" and implement it early based on the overall concept and implementation plan of "New Capitalism" decided in June this year in order to respond to price hikes and yen depreciation. We have summarized the key points to be done.

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Policy for regular vaccination of "9-valent HPV vaccine" to prevent cervical cancer MHLW

2022-10-04 19:31:00
About HPV vaccine to prevent cervical cancer etc. The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare announced that the "9-valent HPV vaccine", which is said to be more effective in preventing infection than previous vaccines, will be introduced as a regular vaccination from April next year. decided to make a policy.

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This year's Nobel Prize in Physics Three researchers of "quantum mechanics" are selected

2022-10-04 19:17:00
In the field of "quantum mechanics," a theory that explains the behavior of the atoms and molecules that make up matter, the Nobel Prize winners of this year will be shown through theory and experiments that a special phenomenon called "quantum entanglement" occurs. , a French university researcher who has made significant contributions to the development of the new field of quantum information science.

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Former Prime Minister Abe's shooting site does not create a memorial monument on the ``roadway'' Nara

2022-10-04 18:55:00
Regarding the site where former Prime Minister Abe was shot, Nara City decided to maintain it as a "roadway" and not create a memorial monument, as planned from before the incident.

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``J alert mistakenly sent to Tokyo islands where no warning is required'' Chief Cabinet Secretary

2022-10-04 18:36:00
In response to the missile launch by North Korea on the morning of the 4th, J-Alert, the national instantaneous warning system, was sent to nine towns and villages on the islands of Tokyo that did not need to be alerted. , he said, confirming the cause.

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J Alert Information “Failure to communicate to residents in 4 municipalities” Fire and Disaster Management Agency

2022-10-04 17:35:00
Regarding the launch of ballistic missiles by North Korea, the Fire and Disaster Management Agency of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications investigated the local governments that were the targets of the J-Alert information transmission, and found that residents in four cities and towns in Hokkaido and Aomori Prefecture were using disaster prevention administrative radio. announced that there was a problem with the transmission of information to

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TV Asahi Toru Tamagawa disposed of "state funeral" remarks not based on facts

2022-10-04 17:31:00
On the 28th of last month, TV Asahi announced that its commentator had been suspended from work for 10 days on the 4th for making statements that were not based on facts in the information program that reported the ``state funeral'' of former Prime Minister Abe. announced that it was

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What is the North Korean missile "Hwasong 12 type"?

2022-10-04 17:31:00
The ballistic missile launched from North Korea on the morning of the 4th has the longest flight distance so far, and it is believed that it may be the same type as the medium-range ballistic missile Hwasong-12. I summarized what kind of ballistic missile "Hwasong 12 type" is.

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Yamagiwa economy revitalization minister corrected again due to omission in asset report

2022-10-04 16:52:00
Yamagiwa, the minister in charge of economic revitalization, announced that he had corrected the report, saying that it was found by an outsider that there was an omission of the stocks held in the asset report. Minister Yamagiwa also corrected the omission of stocks last month and issued a comment saying, "I apologize for the omission again."

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Is Heisei retro yet?

2022-10-04 15:49:00
A lot of "loose socks" lined up in clothing stores for young people It's not the Heisei era, but the Reiwa scene. It is said that this and that, which was popular in the Heisei era, has become a boom again among young people in Reiwa as "Heisei retro". Until a little while ago, when I said, "I was born in the Heisei era," I was told, "You're young." "What does Heisei mean by 'retro'?" (Osaka Broadcasting Station announcer Yusuke Okawa)

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``You're the only one'' Bullet loss unrelated chief police interrogation Nara Prefectural Police

2022-10-04 15:27:00
When the Nara Prefectural Police Headquarters interrogated an unrelated chief constable on the suspicion that the live ammunition of the pistol, which had not actually been lost, had been stolen, he stole it, saying, "I'm the only one for you," and "I'm out anyway." It was found in the voice recording of the interrogation that he repeatedly made a judgmental statement. The police chief is considering submitting this audio as evidence in the trial that sued the prefectural police.

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J Alert Information “Failure to communicate to residents in 4 municipalities” Fire and Disaster Management Agency

2022-10-04 15:10:00
Regarding the launch of ballistic missiles by North Korea, the Fire and Disaster Management Agency of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications investigated the local governments that were the targets of the J-Alert information transmission, and found that residents in four cities and towns in Hokkaido and Aomori Prefecture were using disaster prevention administrative radio. announced that there was a problem with the transmission of information to

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A body believed to be a child in the river of Chiba Ichikawa Investigate the relationship with an unknown girl

2022-10-04 15:00:00
According to investigative sources, a body believed to be a child was found in a river in Ichikawa City, Chiba Prefecture on the afternoon of the 4th. In Matsudo City, Chiba Prefecture, the whereabouts of Asome Minami (7), a first grader in elementary school, has been missing since the 23rd of last month, and the police are investigating the relationship because the characteristics of her clothes are similar.

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Reporter commentary [full text]

2022-10-04 14:58:00
We asked Kazufumi Yasunaga, the International Department's desk, and Masashi Ota, a reporter from the Political Department, about North Korea's intentions and Japan's response to North Korea's missile launches.

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Is there a gust of wind such as a tornado in the Miyakojima region of Okinawa?

2022-10-04 14:55:00
At 2:34 pm, the Japan Meteorological Agency announced a "tornado warning information", saying that gusts such as tornadoes were thought to have occurred in the Miyakojima region of Okinawa Prefecture. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, gusts such as tornadoes are believed to have occurred in the Miyakojima region, and there is a risk that more will occur in the future. A gust of wind, such as a tornado, occurs when a developed cumulonimbus cloud approaches. The Japan Meteorological Agency urges people to pay close attention to gusts of wind and secure safety inside sturdy buildings if there are signs of cumulonimbus approaching, such as thunder, sudden changes in wind, and hail.

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KADOKAWA chairman Kadokawa prosecuted for bribery of former Olympic organizing committee director Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office

2022-10-04 14:03:00
In a corruption case involving the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic sponsorship contracts, the Tokyo District Public Prosecutor's Office special investigation department said that the Tokyo District Public Prosecutor's Office, a major publisher, KADOKAWA Chairman Tsuguhiko Kadokawa (79), as a reward for receiving benefits in selecting a sponsor, etc. He was charged with bribery for paying a total of 69 million yen in bribes to former directors. According to people involved, Chairman Kadokawa denies the indictment.

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North Korea missile reaction in various places

2022-10-04 13:47:00
Following the launch of a ballistic missile from North Korea on the morning of the 4th, railroads in Hokkaido were suspended or delayed, and fishermen and citizens voiced their concerns.

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Murakami's 56th issue of the US report that "the legendary Sadaharu Oh made history by breaking records"

2022-10-04 13:40:00
On the night of the 3rd, professional baseball player Yakult Munetaka Murakami hit No. 56 home run, the most by a Japanese player, and the American media also reported on the achievement, such as "making history."

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North Korea Missile Former Admiral Maki Yamashita Commentary [Full Text]

2022-10-04 13:36:00
We asked Maki Yamashita, a former Marine Admiral of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, about North Korea's missile launch.

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Single-seat constituency `` 10 increase 10 decrease '' bill Objection at LDP research committee Continue to debate

2022-10-04 13:03:00
Concerning the bill to increase the number of single-seat constituencies in the House of Representatives by 10, the Liberal Democratic Party's investigative committee held a board meeting, and objections were raised such as ``it will be difficult for local voices to reach national politics,'' and discussions will continue. It's decided.

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Prime Minister Kishida Holds NSC “Those that threaten peace and security are absolutely unacceptable”

2022-10-04 12:45:00
At the government and ruling party liaison conference held around noon at the Prime Minister's official residence, Prime Minister Kishida stated that North Korea's launch of a ballistic missile on the morning of the 4th was a serious and imminent threat that threatened peace and security. , He said that it is absolutely unacceptable, and that he will work closely with the countries concerned and take all possible measures to ensure the safety of the people.

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``The line of rain clouds on the weather radar has nothing to do with the missile'' Japan Meteorological Agency

2022-10-04 12:18:00
On the morning of the 4th, after information about North Korea's missile launch was transmitted, a post on an Internet SNS speculated that it was the trajectory of a missile because lines that looked like breaks in rain clouds appeared on the Hokkaido screen of the weather radar. was one after another. Regarding this, the Japan Meteorological Agency says that the radio waves are blocked by the mountain and appear like a line, and it is incorrect information unrelated to the missile.

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North Korea missile reaction in various places

2022-10-04 12:11:00
Following the launch of a ballistic missile from North Korea on the morning of the 4th, railroads in Hokkaido were suspended or delayed, and fishermen and citizens voiced their concerns.

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President Zelensky: Recapture more than 450 settlements in Kharkiv alone

2022-10-04 11:46:00
Ukrainian President Zelensky announced on the 3rd that more than 450 villages had been recaptured in the eastern Kharkiv province alone since the beginning of September, emphasizing the achievements so far. On the other hand, in Russia, President Putin is poised to force a unilateral annexation by signing a bill related to the annexation of four states of Ukraine after parliamentary deliberations.

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One year after Kishida's inauguration

2022-10-04 11:29:00
Four days will mark one year since the start of the Kishida Cabinet. The Cabinet's approval rating, which had been stable until the summer, has been declining due to the response to former Prime Minister Abe's "state funeral" and the problem of the former Unification Church. I would like to help restore support.

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North Korea missile flight distance 4600 km is the longest so far Ministry of Defense

2022-10-04 10:51:00
Defense Minister Hamada has revealed that the ballistic missile launched by North Korea is considered to be a missile with a range of IRBM (intermediate-range ballistic missile class) or higher. In addition, the estimated flight distance of about 4,600 kilometers, which was announced as the estimated distance from the launch point to the impact point, was revealed to be the longest so far.

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North Korea's nuclear test ``possibility of repetition'' US research group analyzes

2022-10-04 10:31:00
An American research group analyzed satellite photographs of a nuclear test site in the northeastern part of North Korea, and found that, apart from the tunnel on the south side, where preparations for the seventh nuclear test are believed to have been completed, there is a road leading to the tunnel on the west side. He pointed out the possibility that nuclear tests would be repeated in the future as well.

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[Video Commentary] Former Admiral "Proved that Guam can be equipped with nuclear weapons"

2022-10-04 10:21:00
Former Marine Admiral Yoji Koda, who served as commander of the Maritime Self-Defense Force, commented on North Korea's launch of ballistic missiles, saying, ``If the information so far is correct, North Korea should launch missiles at a distance of more than 4,000 kilometers. It can be said that it has demonstrated that it is possible to carry nuclear weapons to the island of Guam in the U.S.A. It needs to fly 10,000 kilometers to the Americas, but preparations are also being made to extend the range in the future. I need it," he said. (Broadcast around 9:00 a.m. The video is 8 minutes and 34 seconds. Data broadcasting cannot be viewed.)

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[Video] Shiraoi-cho, Hokkaido Disaster prevention radio about missile launch flows

2022-10-04 09:54:00
This video was taken around 7:30 a.m. right after the disaster prevention radio about the missile launch was heard in Suehiro, Shiraoi, Hokkaido. Along with the siren, you can check the audio that conveys the information that 'North Korea seems to have launched a missile'. The 43-year-old man who took the picture said, "Almost at the same time my TV and mobile phone rang, the emergency radio in a park near my house rang. I was surprised because it was the first time I heard J-Alert outside of training. I can do it. Although things are limited, I stayed away from the window as I was calling on TV. Missiles have passed through the area around Hokkaido before, so I'm always nervous." (Cannot be viewed in data broadcasting. The video is 27 seconds)

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[Video Commentary] The Aim of the North Korean Missile Launch: Former Maritime Self-Defense Force Admiral

2022-10-04 09:44:00
The missile launched from North Korea is believed to have fallen into the Pacific Ocean outside Japan's EEZ (Exclusive Economic Zone) after passing over the Tohoku region. We asked Mr. Maki Yamashita, a former Marine Admiral of the Maritime Self-Defense Force, about the missiles that were launched and what North Korea is aiming for. (Broadcast around 8:45 a.m. The video is 6 minutes and 33 seconds, not available on data broadcasting)

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[Video] Hakodate City Calls for Evacuation by Communicating Missile Launches via Disaster Prevention Radio

2022-10-04 09:43:00
A video taken by a man in his 20s who was visiting Hakodate, Hokkaido, shows the city calling for evacuation after a missile launch was announced via disaster prevention radio. The man said, ``Right after I received the area mail, I was told that a missile had been launched over the disaster prevention radio. I was watching, but there was no big confusion." (Cannot be viewed in data broadcasting. The video is 15 seconds)

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North Korea launches one ballistic missile Passes over Tohoku and falls into the Pacific Ocean

2022-10-04 09:30:00
According to the Ministry of Defense, at around 7:22 am on the 4th, a ballistic missile was launched from North Korea, passed over the Tohoku region, and then fell into the Pacific Ocean outside Japan's EEZ (Exclusive Economic Zone). It is This is the seventh time that North Korea has launched a ballistic missile over Japan since September five years ago. The Ministry of Defense is collecting information and analyzing the intention of the launch.

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Nikkei Stock Average Temporarily Increases by Over 500 Yen Limited Impact on Ballistic Missiles

2022-10-04 09:28:00
In the Tokyo stock market on the 4th, buy orders spread immediately after the start of trading in response to the sharp rise in stock prices in the New York market on the 3rd, and the Nikkei Stock Average temporarily rose by more than 500 yen. A market insider said, ``The Tokyo market has risen across the board in response to the sharp rise in stock prices in the New York market. It has not become."

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North Korea launches ballistic missile, no damage reported

2022-10-04 09:05:00
In response to the launch of a ballistic missile from North Korea, the Fisheries Agency is confirming whether there is any damage to Japanese fishing boats, but as of 8:30 am, there is no information on damage.

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[Video] Prime Minister Kishida "strongly condemns North Korea's ballistic missile launch"

2022-10-04 09:03:00
Prime Minister Kishida told reporters at the prime minister's official residence shortly after 8:00 a.m., "North Korea launched a ballistic missile earlier, which is believed to have flown over Japan and landed in the Pacific Ocean. Recent repeated ballistic missile launches. It is an outrageous act that follows, and I strongly condemn it." On top of that, "In response to this situation, I have just instructed to check for damage caused by falling objects, thoroughly collect and analyze information, and cooperate with related countries. Immediately after this, the NSC = national security I would like to hold a security meeting and work to collect and analyze information." (Cannot be seen in data broadcasting. The video is 1 minute 04 seconds)

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Tokyo 23 wards September consumer price index rose 2.8% compared to the same month last year

2022-10-04 08:48:00
The consumer price index in Tokyo's 23 wards in September rose 2.8% compared to the same month last year, excluding fresh food, which fluctuates greatly depending on the weather. It is the first time in eight years and three months that the 2.8% increase has been recorded, and excluding the effects of the consumption tax hike, it will be the highest level in 30 years and five months since April 1992. Prices continue to rise, mainly due to rising prices of electricity, gas, and food.

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Information on North Korea ballistic missile launch Impact on transportation Tohoku Shinkansen reopening

2022-10-04 08:16:00
Transportation has also been affected by information that North Korea has launched a missile.

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A possible ballistic missile from North Korea passed through the Pacific Ocean and fell

2022-10-04 08:12:00
The government has announced that a possible ballistic missile has been launched from North Korea.

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One year after Kishida's inauguration

2022-10-04 06:14:00
Four days will mark one year since the start of the Kishida Cabinet. The Cabinet's approval rating, which had been stable until the summer, has been declining due to the response to former Prime Minister Abe's "state funeral" and the problem of the former Unification Church. I would like to help restore support.

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Russian parliament to forcibly merge four states Ukrainian army reverse offensive in southern part

2022-10-04 06:13:00
In Russia, President Putin is poised to force unilateral annexation by signing related bills for annexing four states of Ukraine after parliamentary deliberations. In response, Ukrainian forces have recaptured key points in the Russian-controlled eastern Donetsk region, and are stepping up counteroffensives in the southern regions as well.

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NY Dow rises sharply above $700 due to decline in long-term interest rates in Europe and the United States

2022-10-04 06:08:00
In the New York stock market on the 3rd of the week, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose sharply above 700 dollars due to the decline in long-term interest rates in Europe and the United States, and the yen exchange rate in the foreign exchange market was around 144 yen per dollar. has become a transaction.

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[Explanation by Shinya Miyamoto]

2022-10-04 06:05:00
Yakult's Munetaka Murakami hit the 56th home run, the most for Japanese players in the season, in the final game of the regular season, winning the titles of top hitter, home run king, and RBI king, and won the first triple crown in Reiwa. We asked Mr. Shinya Miyamoto, an NHK professional baseball commentator who has achieved 2,000 hits in total as a Yakult OB and has been involved in Yakult's coaching since 2018, about the factors behind Murakami's success this season.

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UK Truss government to withdraw proposal to cut top income tax rate

2022-10-04 04:29:00
The British Truss administration has announced that it will withdraw its plan to lower the top income tax rate, which was one of the pillars of its economic measures. While the approval rating of the ruling Conservative Party has fallen, there has been criticism from within the party that it is preferential treatment for the wealthy, and it has been forced to change course.

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Ukrainian military expert 'recapture of Liman, big blow to Russia'

2022-10-04 04:00:00
Regarding the Ukrainian army's recapture of Liman, a strategic point in the eastern Donetsk region, from the Russian army, a Ukrainian military expert told NHK in an interview on the 3rd, "The Russian army has lost an important supply base. It has dealt a considerable blow to the image of military leadership."

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Munetaka Murakami, the youngest Triple Crown Champion in history No. 56 HR [Post-match press conference almost full text]

2022-10-04 00:36:00
Professional baseball player Munetaka Murakami of Yakult hit the 56th solo home run on the night of the 3rd, surpassing the 55 season mark set by the giant Sadaharu Oh in 1964 for the first time in 58 years, becoming the highest number of Japanese players. He also won three titles, leading hitter, home run king, and RBI king in the Central League, and won the triple crown. It is the first time in 18 years that a professional baseball player has won the Triple Crown, and at the age of 22, he is the youngest player ever to do so. This is almost the full text of Murakami's post-match press conference.

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